DLD‰‰†‰KDLD‰‰†‰DLD‰‰†‰MDLD‰‰†‰C JLo and behold! Priyanka’s new THE TIMES OF INDIA Jen’s childhood Andaaz bowls Monday, April 28, 2003 isn’t a sob story Bollywood over Page 7 Page 8 TO D AY S LUCKY 832 Jim carrey s teeth T ime for fun 841 888 Two fat ladies Two little ducks 822 Your Dambola Ticket available in Delhi Times on 27th April, 2003 OF INDIA Numbers already announced : 27, 39, 50, 71 MANOJ KESHARWANI Metro breaks new ground at CP ARUN KUMAR DAS Sabha, Civil Lines, Kashmere Gate, the Times News Network New Delhi railway station, Barakham- ba Road, Patel Chowk and the Central he 1 km stretch between Patel Secretariat. Chowk and Connaught Place is CP is, of course, the largest of the Tan uninterrupted journey —but underground stations covered by this only if one undertakes the journey via route. ‘‘The CP station will be equipped a tunnel 20 m below the surface of ter- with four subways opening to ticket ha- ra firma. Higher up, on the ground JAISWAL SATISH lls and bearing large roof-like structur- above, there is a frenzy of construction es. The entire area will be landscaped activity.The Delhi Metro Rail Corpora- to impart a grand look,’’ says Dayal. tion (DMRC) is on the job and busy put- ‘‘To ensure that work on the metro is ting CP on the fast track by laying down TUNNEL VISION conducted smoothly,utilities along var- two-way metro tracks. Work on the underground section of the metro is moving on the right track ious routes have been diverted via ‘‘This underground tunnel is being diaphragm walls.’’ constructed with the help of two state- While the DMRC has made slow and ing DU and ISBT; and the second phase While all metro-station platforms of-the art boring machines procured fr- steady progress so far, it still has a long covering the route between ISBT and will be equipped with AC and escala- om Germany at a cost of Rs 40 crore ea- way to go in that the total length of the the Central Secretariat. tors, sign-boards for underground sta- ch,’’ informs DMRC spokesperson Anuj underground route between Delhi Uni- While the DU- ISBT section is expect- tions will be written in yellow, and Dayal, ‘‘The boring machines help us versity and the Central Secretariat sp- ed to be operational by 2004, the under- those for stations on the surface, in cover an average distance of 100 m per ans 11.2 km. For the record, the under- ground route in its entirety should be blue and red. If anything, all signs week. There is no question of using ex- ground section of the metro has been operational by 2005. This stretch, in point to the metro breaking new plosives as the area where we are worki- commissioned in two phases — the fir- turn, will cover a total of 10 metro sta- ground —even underground! ng is dotted with high-rise buildings.’’ st phase involving the stretch connect- tions, including stopovers at the Vidhan [email protected] Bride And Prejudice Kyunki firing in the air is illegal Times News Network tionship between two families, with one giv- finds a Kiwi groom! ing something as precious as its daughter to nalyse this. A 22-year-old man succumbs the other, there is a competitive edge to the AFSANA AHMED Ash in Bride And Prejudice co- Ato bullet injuries inflicted by ‘friendly fi- whole function. This leads to an exaggerated Times News Network uld well be a move to tap the In- re’ on the day of his wedding. Apparently, a display of masculinity by both parties, and dian market. ‘‘Gurinder can guest ‘accidentally’ shot the groom while fir- sometimes involves firing in the air.’’ alita Bakshi has finally fou- answer this question best,’’ off- ing shots in the air to celebrate the wedding, Incidentally,firing in the air at weddings is Lnd her William Darcy.New ers Paul, ‘‘But if we are doing which was attended by the who’s who of UP a practice which is not limited to India but Zealand actor Martin Henders- an Indianised interpretation of politics, including a former governor.Eyewit- extends across the whole of south-west Asia. on has been finalised to play a classic, who else but the prett- ness accounts reveal that, between them, the A case in point is provided by the US forces the lead opposite Aishwarya iest Indian actress would be the guests and hosts fired ar- accidentally bombing a Rai in Gurinder Chadha’s Bri- choice?’’ According to Gurind- ound 500 shots in the air. wedding party in Afghan- de And Prejudice, a movie insp- er, ‘‘Aishwarya stands for the In the black and white of istan, while mistaking tho- ired by Jane Aus- typical Indian be- the IPC, the arms licence se firing in the air to be ar- ten’s literary clas- auty —beautiful, of the person whose gun is med Afghan soldiers. sic Pride And Pre- intelligent and used to fire in the air ‘‘Most of us find violence judice. with a mind of stands to be cancelled. As fascinating,’’ analyses psy- In India recent- her own. I wanted for the person responsible chiatrist Sanjay Chugh, ly along with her someone who wo- for firing in the air, which MD, ‘‘For human beings, husband Paul Be- uld be the kind of is a non-bailable offence, exercising control over the rges Mayer, Guri- striking woman he/ she can be booked un- immediate environment, nder is visibly el- even an arrogant der the Arms Act and sub- even if it has to be accompl- ated at her casti- character would jected to seven years’ im- ished by aggressive measur- ng coup. But it is give up everythi- prisonment. es, is a basic need. However, READY TO ROLL! Delhi Times captures the picture-perfect poise which Paul who does ng for.’’ What is preached, however, the thin line between the ne- makes Aditi Govitrikar a hit in the worlds of moviedom and modelling most of the talki- After scoring is seldom practised. Firing in ed to exercise control and be (To send this photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) ng and confirms hits with Bhaji the air at weddings as a celebra- aggressive for the pleasure the development. ROLE CALL On the Beach, Wh- tory gesture is commonplace. Th- NEELABH of the act is sometimes brea- ‘‘Martin has been at’s Cooking? and is, despite there having been ched. Such is the case when it chosen for the ro- Bend It Like Beck- numerous cases of people be- POINT BLANK comes to firing in the air. The What next, Aditi? Cosmetology! le, but we will ma- ham, this is the fi- ing injured by stray shots social milieu also comes into ke a formal anno- rst musical for fired in the air. The question is: why fire in play here. If children see elders firing in the JYOTI SHARMA With three films already un- Fog — have been thrillers. uncement of his the husband-wife the air when it is both illegal and lethal? air, they invariably follow the same path.’’ Times News Network der her belt and plenty more ‘‘Oh, I did these films because selection at the duo. Bride And ‘‘This practice has germinated in male- Unfortunately,emulating what is an illegal to come, Aditi means busine- I found them interesting.’’ Cannes festival, Prejudice will ha- dominated communities,’’ says Radhika Ch- act only takes the practice of firing in the air howbiz. In an industry ss in Bollywood. What’s even more interest- which will begin ve songs compos- opra, a sociologist at Delhi University,‘‘For in- a generation forward — with tragic consequ- Swhere only the fittest su- But like always, the lady is ing is the fact that, after try- on May 15,’’ he in- ed by Anu Malik, stance, the baraat party in north Indian wed- ences. A young groom has lost his life recent- rvive, Aditi Govitrikar has being choosy. ‘‘My first con- ing her hand at everything fr- forms. with lyrics in En- dings was traditionally a male domain. And ly.Is society at large ready to bite the bullet? broken all rules by juggling cern while accepting a proje- om medicine to the movies, Incidentally, glish by Farhan since a wedding marks the forging of a rela- [email protected] modelling, matrimony,moth- ct is that I should share a good Aditi has now found her Dest- Paul, who is the and Zoya Akhtar. erhood and movies. Better ination Next: cosmetology. executive produc- The score will be still, this former Mrs World CAREER COURSE ‘‘I am currently the brand er of Bride And a combination of has done it her own way. ambassadress for a skin-ca- Prejudice, feels that Aishwar- Hindi music, Westside Story,Fi- ‘‘It’s all destiny.When I sta- rapport with the director. Al- re brand will soon study cos- ya’s talent as an actress has not ddler On The Roof and a little rted modelling, I reasoned th- so, a good storyline and a me- metology and, maybe, start a been fully exploited by Bollyw- bit of Grease. at my stint would last for a ye- aty role are what matter to my own venture.’’ Whew! But ood. ‘‘More than her work, it is ‘‘We have lots of Punjabi so- ar. Similarly, when I entered me.’’ Call it coincidence or then, Aditi Govitrikar is a jill- Aishwarya’s personal life wh- ngs too,’’ says Paul.